Las Lilas School, founded in July 2005, is exclusively focused on teaching the Spanish language and culture
in the heart of Singapore.

Why Spanish? Why Las Lilas?

Students come to us to learn Spanish for a number of different reasons: sometimes for their next holidays, sometimes for work, or just out of personal interest. If you do not have a reason yet, we will help you find one right now!

Why Spanish?

SPANISH IS EVERYWHERE

A BUSINESS NECESSITY

A “LIVING LANGUAGE”

SPANISH IS ART

IT IS GOOD FOR YOU!

SPANISH IS FUN!

SPANISH IS EVERYWHERE

Spanish is an official language in four continents and is the mother tongue in 21 countries. Spoken by approximately 500 million people, it is the second language in the World by number of native speakers, the second language of international communication, and the third most used via the Internet after English and Chinese. It is estimated that by 2050 the number of Spanish speakers will reach 550 million people. An Instituto Cervantes report predicts that “If trends do not change in three or four generations, 10 percent of the World population will speak in Spanish.” On the other hand, at present more than 14 million students worldwide learn Spanish as a foreign language.

A BUSINESS NECESSITY

Become more marketable by having Spanish skills on your resume. It shows you have the availability and curiosity to learn something new, the vision and discipline to plan for the future. In today’s global village, those speaking the key languages definitely have the edge. And if you are a marketer, wouldn’t it be nice to be able to offer your product or service to the 500 million people whose mother tongue is Spanish?

A “LIVING LANGUAGE”

The best about learning Spanish is to get to speak it, to feel it. Spanish is in full swing, evolving and happening right now. While it is certainly possible to travel to a Spanish speaking country without knowing any Spanish, your trip will in no way be comparable to the incredible adventure that awaits the traveler who speaks Spanish. You will no longer be forced to confine yourself to popular tourist resorts where nearly everyone speaks some English. Hispanic people are amazingly generous, and if you speak Spanish you will find yourself being welcomed in an unforgettable way. Go and live the language!

SPANISH IS ART

Behind the language, there is an entire world of mysteries waiting to be unraveled. There is no more certain way to gain this insight than to learn to speak Spanish. Reading Latin American or Spanish newspapers and magazines will open a window into the Hispanic mind. Knowing the language will enable you to appreciate some of the great Hispanic modern and classic masterpieces. From Miguel Cervantes to Gabriel García Márquez, Hispanic literary contributions are monumental. From the royal portraits of Goya to the surreal depictions of Picasso, Spanish influence on the fine arts has been substantial. And let’s not forget gastronomy! Learning Spanish can be the perfect excuse to enjoy the cuisine of Spanish speaking people. Burritos, tamales, paella, papusas, arroz con frijoles, ceviche, — the list goes on and on, and it is a delicious indicator of the vast diversity of Hispanic culture all the way from the tradition to the avant-garde.

IT IS GOOD FOR YOU!

Research indicates that learning and using two languages reduces your chances of developing dementia (including Alzheimer’s disease), enhances mental abilities in both children and adults, improves your memory and prevents slow age-related decline in mental acuity. Furthermore, studying another language makes you smarter! Your critical thinking skills will be improved as you learn to view things through a different lens.

SPANISH IS FUN!

Learning Spanish will open up a world of opportunities to have fun. Wouldn’t you enjoy reading a novel by García Márquez? Or watching a movie by Almodóvar? What about listening to Shakira? Fancy some tapas? Experience it directly, without interferences.

Why Las Lilas?

EXPERIENCE

INSTITUTO CERVANTES ACCREDITATION

OFFICIAL DELE EXAMINATION CENTRE

CONDUCIVE ENVIRONMENT

LEARNING MATERIALS

SATISFIED CUSTOMERS

EXPERIENCE

Las Lilas School, founded in July 2005, is the first Spanish language school established in Singapore to be exclusively devoted to teaching Spanish and the dissemination of the cultures associated with the language. We have delivered tens of thousands of tuition hours, worked with companies in various industries such as finance, construction, retail and media, just to name a few, and also established a fruitful, sustained relationship with a number of academic institutions (universities, local and international schools) as well as with Singapore government bodies. We therefore hold a track record with a large number of patrons who can speak of the quality of our services.

INSTITUTO CERVANTES ACCREDITATION

Being the only center accredited by the Instituto Cervantes in South East Asia ensures that our school fulfils the strictest quality conditions and requirements set by the Instituto Cervantes Accreditation System for Centers, the only international accreditation exclusively focused on the teaching of Spanish as a foreign language. It guarantees effective teaching rendered with utmost professionalism by highly qualified and experienced native speakers.

OFFICIAL DELE EXAMINATION CENTRE

The only center in Singapore authorized to run the official DELE Examinations. The DELE is internationally recognized and possesses great prestige not only among public and private educational institutions and authorities, but also in the business world and chambers of commerce. They constitute a guarantee in assessing and evaluating linguistic competence in the Spanish language.

CONDUCIVE ENVIRONMENT

Las Lilas strives to transform our classrooms into lively, interactive spaces providing an environment conducive to absorb the language and to speak it from day one. Small study groups are significant for successful learning. This is the reason why the number of students per class is limited to twelve, allowing individual attention for each and every student. Under this collective environment for learning, teachers can answer questions individually and each student gets a chance to practice his/her newly acquired knowledge every session.

LEARNING MATERIALS

We have carefully selected our course materials, frequently update and complement them to ensure relevance and effectiveness. All our books follow the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and the guidelines of the Cervantes Institute. As exclusive distributors for key Spanish language publishers in Singapore, we are given special access to the latest titles allowing us to use them in our classrooms and offer them to our students firsthand.

SATISFIED CUSTOMERS

“My sixteen-year-old daughter found Las Lilas school after a chance encounter with Estefania Peral, its director. We contacted Estefania about the possibility of Aleya’s taking Spanish classes to complement her IB Spanish work at school. Estefania acted promptly to find the right teacher for Aleya’s specific requirements. I’m very impressed by how hard she worked with us to identify a teacher who would be a good match.

Marta Garcia is an excellent teacher. She tailor-makes the class to fit Aleya’s needs. One-and-a-half hours of studying a language after a full school day could potentially be tedious. But Marta makes the class engaging and fun. She is creative with her lesson plan, extremely competent and qualified, familiar with the IB curriculum, and funny. Aleya ends class energized rather than tired.

Estefania and Marta (and other staff at Las Lilas) couldn’t be more professional and helpful. Their approach as educators is to make classes a pleasure rather than a chore for their students. We’re delighted to have found them.”